On January 17, 2010, the body of Samuel Johnson Jr., was found in a San Antonio cemetery. Not only had Samuel been brutally killed, but his body had been transported in the trunk of his own car. Who would have wanted to kill a loving father? Sources: Snapped, Season 32 Episode 19 https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/vanessa-cameron-convicted-of-forcing-family-to-kill-ex https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/crime/article/San-Antonio-woman-found-guilty-again-for-2010-13700658.php https://w...
Sep 18, 2023•15 min•Ep. 128
In October 2011, a woman named Marie Carlson disappeared. The police learned from members of a church in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, that Marie had been in a polygamous relationship with the pastor, James Flanders, and his wife, Tanya. Was this relationship the motive for why Marie disappeared, or did she disappear on her own? Sources: Devil in Suburbia- Season 1 episode 2, 'The Old Fashioned Way' https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/news/2016/07/20/flanders-gets-15-years-for-manslaughter/98706300...
Sep 04, 2023•13 min•Ep. 127
On October 5, 1989, the Greenville, Pennsylvania police were contacted about an alleged gravesite. They dug around the area until they found the body of Roger 'Butch' Pratt. His hands were handcuffed and his feet were tied with a necktie. Who would have wanted to kill Butch and why? Sources: I Killed My BFF- Season 1 Episode 3, 'Frat Brother Homicide' https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1990/01/27/murder-among-friends-two-live-at-a-crossroads/d81b3303-30c5-4a89-b41e-8eec36473fe6/ ht...
Aug 14, 2023•10 min•Ep. 126
On March 22, 2008, the body of 25-year-old Rochelle Anderson was found outside the gas station where she worked. Rochelle was a young mother and well-known to the officers working on her case. The police realized almost immediately that Rochelle had been attacked and killed during a robbery of the gas station. Sources: Stolen Voices, Buried Secrets- Season 2 episode 24, 'Night Shift Nightmare' https://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/news/2017/11/17/last-homicide-tomahawk-2008-heres-our-coverage/...
Aug 07, 2023•10 min•Ep. 125
On February 4, 2019, B'dour Al-Yasari contacted the police in Holt, Michigan. B'dour told the dispatcher that she believed someone had broken in and harmed her husband, Ammar. B'dour's behavior after her husband's death caught the attention of Ammar's sister and the police. Was B'dour somehow involved in her husband's death? Sources: American Monster- Season 10 episode 5, 'Enjoy the Moment' https://thecinemaholic.com/ammar-al-yasari-murder-where-are-bdour-al-yasari-and-jacob-ficher-now/ https://...
Jul 24, 2023•16 min•Ep. 124
**Warning, this case discusses murder and dismemberment.** On April 7, 2008, a woman named Sue Bostic contacted the Greenville, South Carolina police department. She had received a threatening note and a bag of body parts had been left on her doorstep. A 2nd bag was found the same day with another letter addressed to a woman named Grace. Was Grace the victim, or did she have a connection to the victim? Sources: Homicide Hunter: American Detective, Season 3 episode 1, 'Body Parts' https://murderp...
Jul 17, 2023•13 min•Ep. 123
On September 18, 2014, Jill Halliburton Su was found dead in her home. Her son, Justin was the one who found her and called 911. Justin immediately became a suspect, but surveillance footage ruled him out. Who else would have wanted to kill such a loving mother and wife? Sources: Floribama Murders- Season 1 episode 7, 'Death Comes to Davie' https://www.oxygen.com/floribama-murders/crime-news/dayonte-resiles-stabbed-jill-halliburton-su-26-times https://nypost.com/2022/02/12/jill-halliburton-su-mu...
Jul 10, 2023•16 min•Ep. 122
On September 20, 2017, Kelli Underwood was found dead in her home. Sadly, Kelli’s daughter was the one would found her. She let the police know that several people in Kelli’s life may have wanted her dead. Sources: Mean Girl Murders- Season 1 episode 4, ‘Desperate Texas Housewives’ https://www.oxygen.com/snapped-killer-couples/crime-news/kelli-underwood-murdered-planned-by-ex-ronnie-welborn?amp https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/texas/news/victims-boss-gets-life-for-in-murder-for-hire-plot-that-killed-...
Jul 03, 2023•14 min•Ep. 121
Warning, this case discusses domestic violence, sexual assault and murder. On April 16, 2010, Bronwyn Richards was found dead outside her front door. Her estranged husband, Bobby was arrested the same day. Bronwyn had finally had enough of Bobby's abusive and cheating ways. Bronwyn was ready to file for divorce and move on with her boyfriend, but Bobby was not going to give her that chance. Sources: Las Vegas Law- Season 1 episode 6, 'Cold Justice' https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85106465/br...
Jun 26, 2023•12 min•Ep. 120
On August 11, 2014, the police in Hillsborough County, Florida received an alarming 911 call. A local handyman named Raul Ortiz had been jumped and attacked by 3 men. Raul was rushed to the hospital and passed away from his injuries 2 days later. The police soon learned that Raul had been targeted by a local family, and that it hadn't been the first time he had been attacked by them. Sources: Sleeping with a Killer- Season 1 episode 6 https://www.fox13news.com/news/robinson-murder-trial-thursday...
Jun 12, 2023•13 min
In October 2013, Yessenia Suarez, and her children, Taliah and Michael Elijah Otto disappeared. The police learned from Yessenia's family that she and her husband, Luis, were about to get a divorce. When questioned, Luis told the police that he would never hurt his family and that someone else had. But, who else would have the motive to make a family disappear? Sources: American Justice- Season 15 episode 12, 'A Family Vanished.' https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120244933/yessenia-suarez http...
Jun 05, 2023•15 min•Ep. 118
**Warning, this case does discuss murder and dismemberment.** In October 2018, several bags containing the remains of David Carter were found on Insterstate 75, near the Michigan border. David was a 39-year-old loving family man and hard-worker. David's killer hasn't been brought to justice, but his family believe that they know exactly who is responible for his death. Sources: Unsolves Mysteries, Volume 3 episode 3, 'Body in Bags' https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/true-crime/unsolved-...
May 29, 2023•12 min
**Warning, this case discusses murder and suicide.** On September 14, 2018, Jimmy Allan called 911 to report that his wife, Amy was trying to commit suicide. The police were immediately suspicious when they arrived at the scene. Jimmy was emotional, but there were no tears. The crime scene was also off. The police didn't see any notable injuries on Amy. Did Amy really commit suicide, or was she killed? Sources: Dateline The Last Day, Season 1 episode 4, 'The Case of Amy Allan' https://www.oxygen...
May 22, 2023•15 min
On August 15, 2002, Stacy DeGrandchamp attended a house party at the home of her ex-boyfriend, Brandon Nuff. Stacy got into an argument with Brandon's ex-girlfriend, Holly Boisvert. Stacy ended up bleeding out on the ground, and passed away from two stab wounds. Why was Stacy killed, and had she been lured to the party that night? Sources: https://www.wane.com/top-stories/fort-wayne-woman-pleads-guilty-to-killing-best-friend-during-fight-back-in-2002/ https://www.wane.com/top-stories/woman-apolo...
May 15, 2023•13 min
On November 24, 1990, the Thermopolis, Wyoming police responded to a house fire at the Wiley home. They found the bodies of Becky, Jesse, Willy and Tyrone inside the home. At first, James 'Jamie' Wiley claimed that a man had broken into the house and killed his family. He eventually admitted to killing his family and was arrested. Jamie was sentenced to life without parole at just 15 years old. Sources: Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole- Season 1 episode 6 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-...
May 08, 2023•11 min•Ep. 114
In the early morning hours of November 3, 2000, Emily Murray clocked out at Pirate's Cove restaurant for the last time. Emily clocked out at 3:07am, and disappeared. Her remains were found 37 days later in a trailer 90 miles away from Gambier, Ohio. What had happened to Emily after she left Pirate's Cove? Sources: Murder in the Heartland- Season 7 episode 3, 'Last Shift at Pirate's Cove' https://www.cleveland.com/pdextra/2015/10/emily_murrays_death_had_a_prof.html http://bulletin-archive.kenyon....
Apr 24, 2023•11 min
On September 13, 2015, the fire department in Greenwood, California responded to a call about a possible vegetation fire. However, the case soon turned into a homicide investigation when the remains of 3 bodies were found in the ashes. Sources- Family Massacre- Season 1 episode 5 https://www.oxygen.com/family-massacre/crime-news/family-massacre-what-to-know-about-nolan-buchanan-case https://www.oxygen.com/family-massacre/crime-news/nolen-buchanan-teen-boy-killed-family-over-business https://www....
Apr 17, 2023•14 min•Ep. 112
On January 28, 1983, the Duffield family was attacked in their home in Olathe, Kansas. Carol Duffield had been at work, John had been asleep, but their 3 children, Kelly, Janelle and Paul were attacked. Kelly was also abducted, and Janelle was killed immediately. Why was this family attacked, and was it random or an inside job? Sources: Ice Cold Killers- Season 4 episode 8, 'Silent Night' https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50958504/kelly-rae-duffield https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23924361...
Apr 10, 2023•11 min
On June 10, 2016, Christina Grimmie, best known for her YouTube channel and 3rd place finish on The Voice, was shot and killed. Christina had been performing her last concert at The Plaza in Orlando, Florida. Christina's brother, Marcus Grimmie was able to tackle the shooter before the shooter turned the gun on himself. The shooter was identified almost immediately, but why did he kill Christina? Sources: Death by Fame- Season 1 episode 3, 'Behind the Screen' https://time.com/5581981/youtube-chr...
Apr 03, 2023•12 min
On March 31, 2010, a 55-year-old woman named Monica Schmeyer called 911. Monica was found dead in her home, and had been shot. The police found various envelopes of cash around the house. Was Monica targeted because of the money, or was someone hired to kill her? Sources: Forensic Files 2- Season 2 episode 8, 'The Orange Shorts' https://www.oxygen.com/an-unexpected-killer/crime-news/timothy-jacoby-kills-monica-schmeyer-botched-robbery https://www.pennlive.com/midstate/2014/10/timothy_jacoby_murd...
Mar 27, 2023•12 min•Ep. 109
On September 15, 2014, the neighbor of Carmela and David Knight called 911. He reported that their house was on fire. David and his sons had been at hockey practice, but Carmela's body was found in the garage. Her autopsy would later reveal that she had been dead before the fire was set. Who would have wanted to kill such a loving wife and mother? Sources: Dateline- Season 31 episode 7, 'Fire and Ice' https://thecinemaholic.com/carmela-knight-murder-how-did-she-die-who-killed-her/ https://www.du...
Mar 20, 2023•16 min•Ep. 108
Shao Tong was born in Dalian, China. In 2012, she was giving the opportunity to study at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. In September 2014, Shao Tong thought she was going to spend a romantic weekend with her boyfriend. However, she disappeared, and was reported missing by her roommate. Sources: See No Evil- Season 10 episode 10, 'The Other Man' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Shao_Tong https://www.cnn.com/2016/06/22/asia/china-iowa-student-murder-sentence/index.html https://www.pre...
Mar 13, 2023•16 min•Ep. 107
On February 14, 2002, a limo driver named Costas 'Gus' Christofi thought he was meeting one of his idols. Gus picked up former NBA star, Jayson Williams and his friends, and drove them to Jayson's mansion. Inside the home, Gus was shot. It would take several weeks for the police to get to the bottom of what had really happened inside that mansion. Sources: Accident, Suicide or Murder? Season 4 episode 1, 'The Big Shot' https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/hunterdon-county/2022/02/tragedy-at-nba-all-...
Feb 27, 2023•15 min•Ep. 106
On August 4, 2016, Inez Tulk, an Army veteran and mother, was killed by her estranged husband. Inez's husband, Toby Gregory is now sitting in prison, and blames his time in the military and PTSD for causing this to happen. Sources: I Am a Killer- Season 4 episode 3, 'Serving Time' https://www.abqjournal.com/823804/mother-of-four-formerly-of-santa-fe-killed-by-estranged-husband-in-missouri.html https://thecinemaholic.com/inez-tulk-murder-how-did-she-die-who-killed-her/ https://thecinemaholic.com/...
Feb 20, 2023•14 min
On Friday, January 13, 2017, a 34 year old single mother, Julii Johnson was shot and killed outside her boyfriend's house. At first, suspicion fell on the boyfriend, but after a thorough investigation, the police believed that someone once close to the boyfriend was involved. Sources: Calls From the Inside- Season 1 episode 5, 'Jealousy's Killer Web' https://www.macombdaily.com/2022/11/05/judge-to-mull-impact-of-improper-cell-phone-seizure-on-warren-murder-conviction/ https://www.clickondetroit....
Feb 13, 2023•19 min
On August 24, 2019, Stephen Tripp shot John Indelicato in Broward County, Florida. John survived, but was badly injured and now has a permanent disability. Stephen claimed that John was the aggressor, and John claimed that Stephen was. Was this a case of Florida Stand Your Ground Law or was it a road rage incident? Sources: Accused: Guilty or Innocent, Season 2 episode 5, 'Road Rage Shooting' https://www.dmtlaw.com/blog/dmt-featured-on-a-and-e-road-rage-case/ https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/b...
Feb 06, 2023•14 min
On November 28, 2018, the police in Avonmouth, U.K., discovered the body of Kelly Worgan. Kelly was a loving mother and wife. She had been strangled, and a note from Kelly's husband, George, to the kids was found. George had confessed, and said he snapped, and was now on the run. What led to a husband killing his wife? Sources: Meet, Marry, Murder- Season 1 episode 13 https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/george-kelly-worgan-court-murder-2840943 https://metro.co.uk/2019/05/08/husband-l...
Jan 30, 2023•12 min•Ep. 102
**Warning, this case discusses child abuse and crimes against a child. Listener discretion is advised.** In October 2007, a blue container washed up from the Galveston Bay. Inside, a fisherman found the remains of a young child. Using a sketch by a forensic artist and multiple leads, the police and FBI were able to get to the bottom of what had happened to a young girl. Sources: FBI Criminal Pursuit- Season 2 episode 10, 'Baby Grace' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Riley_Ann_Sawyers http...
Jan 23, 2023•17 min•Ep. 101
In June 2009, Kate Waring disappeared after having dinner with her close friend, Ethan Mack, and his fiancé, Heather Kamp. Ethan was one of the few people that Kate trusted, and they were described as brother and sister. So, why did Ethan refuse to help the police, and where was Kate? Sources: Dateline- Season 20 episode 2, 'Strangers On a Train' Killer Couples, Season 16 episode 3 https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=kate+waring+murder&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 https://w...
Jan 16, 2023•22 min
On November 20, 1999, Ken and Carolyn Stahl were found dead in their car on Ortega Highway. It wasn't long until the police discovered that Ken had known that the murder was going to happen, but didn't think he would be a victim. Was Ken the mastermind, or was it someone else close to him? Sources: The Real Murders of Orange County- Season 1 episode 5, 'A Deadly Double Life' https://www.oxygen.com/the-real-murders-of-orange-county/crime-news/kenneth-carolyn-stahl-killed-in-orange-county-murder h...
Jan 09, 2023•14 min
